Miami, Philipsburg, Antigua, Charlotte amalie, Amber Cove - Puerto Plata

Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch section of the island Saint Maarten, which, geographically 60% percent French and 40% Dutch.

This Caribbean gem lies between clear Caribbean Sea and the Great Salt Pond, on a gentle arc of land with a saltwater lake to the north and a bay to the south.  There is an esplanade running alongside a white sand beach, giving you the opportunity to choose either shopping or sunning. You can do exciting shopping at the duty-free boutiques of Front Street, one of the great shopping avenues of the Caribbean and search the quaint clothes boutiques or browse for duty-free bargains. Outside town, you can choose from one of the island's nearly 40 beaches, such as Mullet Bay, which is one of the nicest. 

Antigua is a Caribbean paradise part of the Lesser Antilles, with 365 amazing sun-drenched beaches and lush rainforests. Explore the capital city of St. John’s and marvel the baroque twin towers of St. John’s Cathedral, visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and see Arawak and colonial antiquities. In the rainforest canopy you can watch rarely- seen species and in nearby Barbuda some of the region's most significant bird sanctuaries. For those looking for high-adrenaline tours, take a helicopter flight to nearby Montserrat volcanic island.

St. Thomas's coastline is an endless succession of sandy crescents and protected coves. Start your tour from the main town, Charlotte Amalie and then hit the beaches: Magen's Bay, just on the other side of the island from the main town, Hull Bay, ideal for surfing in winter, Brewer's Bay, for idyllic sunsets or Coki Beach for snorkeling. The highest viewpoint can be reached by aerial tram and it’s called Paradise Point, from which you can get a great view of Charlotte Amalie. For duty-free shopping, there are dozens of stores downtown, ranging from the upscale Yacht Haven Grande to the eclectic Vendor's Plaza, an outdoor marketplace next to Fort Christian and the Legislature building, just at the edge of downtown Charlotte Amalie.

This small, peaceful port is the ideal starting point for exploring the Dominican Republic's beautiful sights. You mustn't miss out on nearby Puerto Plata, one of the first European settlements in America, founded by none other than Christopher Columbus.